The SGBV and Mental Health project is dedicated to eradicating violence against women and supporting the social reintegration of survivors, while also addressing the needs of individuals with mental health challenges. The project will be implemented in selected regions of Ethiopia, including Kemise (Amhara), Asayita (Afar), Shire (Tigray), and the Gefersa Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (Oromia).
With funding from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and in partnership with Oxfam Ethiopia that will implement the project in Shire, Tigray region. The project aims to enhance the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV),
improve mental health services, and strengthen social reintegration support. By adopting a rights-based and survivor-centered approach, the project works to improve the accessibility and quality of services for survivors of GBV and individuals facing mental
health challenges.
Through these efforts, the project will strive to create lasting, positive impacts on both individuals lives and communities in the targeted
intervention areas.
Theory of Change
If communities are equipped with knowledge on SGBV and mental health through awareness campaigns, and if local health infrastructures, safe spaces, and social reintegration programs are strengthened, then survivors of GBV and individuals with mental health conditions will have improved access to quality support services. This, in turn, will lead to long-term societal change in reducing GBV prevalence and promoting mental health well-being.
Primary Outcomes
- Increased Prevention and Response to SGBV
- Strengthened Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS)
- Enhanced Coordination and Community Engagement